South Africa has built one of the most detailed regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency on the African continent. With innovative fintech players leading the way, more people are turning to cryptocurrency for payments, investments, and cross-border transfers. But with growth comes [...]
Recently, the public has been deeply concerned about the authenticity of court orders because of reports of increased forgery of these orders. Court orders are legally binding documents that courts issue to settle disputes between parties. However, with the rise [...]
On 8 June 2022 Michalsons hosted our first Lexverse Conference in South Africa. The legal universe about digital, data and emerging technologies. It was a chance for people to connect and interact, brainstorm and collaborate, discover something new and [...]
If you’re anything like the rest of us the thought of grappling with “AI”, “emerging tech”, “Web3” and the “metaverse” is crippling. We’ve all got enough to think about when it comes to managing data, privacy, the impact of [...]
This article is primarily for those trying to understand decentralised-autonomous organisations (DAOs), considering building a DAO, or becoming a member of an existing DAO. These questions are all very relevant from a legal perspective, as a DAO serves as a [...]
The crypto regulatory landscape in South Africa is still in a state of uncertainty. While the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) is yet to implement any regulations, the regulator’s sentiment towards crypto regulations has evolved to the point that we [...]
We believe that smart contracts are the future for some transactions, like transferring property or hiring a car. We have all heard the hype about the blockchain. Its rapid rise in popularity has caused a buzz not only in tech circles but [...]
